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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,117.80, 942,176.70 and 599,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,117.80, 942,176.70 and 599,249.40 is: 898,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,117.80 : 942,176.70 = 599,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,117.80/942,176.70 = 599,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,117.80x = 942,176.70 × 599,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,117.80x = 564,598,822,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,598,822,168.98/628,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,874.10

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